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Little Explorers in Grantham

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2023)
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3.0(4 parent reviews) ·Belton Lane School, Green Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PP · Lincolnshire
Number of places
62 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Little Explorers, located in Grantham, NG31 9PP, is a childcare setting registered in 2014 and situated independently within the grounds of Belton Lane School. The nursery welcomes children from 0 to 10 years old, with a total capacity of 62 places, which are currently all filled.

It operates year-round, from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 6 pm. The dedicated team of nine childcare staff includes three holding Level 3 qualifications, one with a Level 4 qualification, one with qualified teacher status, and the manager holds a Level 6 qualification.

The nursery provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children. Little Explorers focuses on developing children's physical skills, communication, and independence, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment from the moment children arrive.

The manager actively seeks feedback from parents to continuously enhance the setting and improve outcomes for the children.

What it's like

Children settle quickly and show positive relationships with staff. They are supported to develop their physical skills and independence. Staff encourage children to learn new skills and praise them for their efforts and perseverance.

Strong physical developmentEffective curriculumPositive relationshipsGood communication skillsFocus on independence

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Explorers

Last inspected 26 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children settle quickly and show positive relationships with staff. They are supported to develop their physical skills and independence. Staff encourage children to learn new skills and praise them for their efforts and perseverance.

Inspector highlights

  • Children settle quickly and show positive relationships with staff.
  • Children are supported to develop their physical skills, including strength to stand and fine motor skills.
  • The manager and staff implement a curriculum that helps children to progress in their development and supports communication skills.
  • The manager reflects on staff practice and gathers feedback from parents to help identify ongoing improvements.
  • Staff weave mathematics into children's play and help extend their knowledge of sizes and shapes.
  • Staff help children to develop skills for the future, such as being independent, including safe use of kitchen tools.
  • Parents comment positively about the staff, describing them as kind, caring, nurturing, friendly, and helpful.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen the information gathered from parents when children first start, to help staff understand children's prior learning on entry.
  • 2Help staff to consistently support pre-school children to take turns in conversations and to listen to the views of others during group times.
Inspection #10304884 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Recent changes include providing a sensory area for children to go with staff to relax, be calm, and manage their behaviour. This room is for all children to access, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

EAL / language support

When children who speak English as an additional language start attending, staff gather key words from their home language to help support children's understanding and language development.

Parent Reviews of Little Explorers

3.0
(4)
Isaac McKenzie
4 years ago

We've had a great experience here. Our children really enjoy going and we feel like we know what's going on also. They have a big complex with a good variety of toys, their activities are great and the outdoor space is fantastic.

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Christina Cady
4 years ago

The kids love going to the after school club and holiday club

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jj letto
8 years ago

Rude , incompetent staff and appear incapable of applying common sense

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • September 2023Good
  • February 2018Good
  • July 2014Good

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